Graduate Diploma of Auslan-English Interpreting

Macquarie University

About

Overview The Graduate Diploma of Auslan-English Interpreting is a part time course studied over 2 years.

It is a pathway to the Master of Translating and Interpreting Studies.

It aims to provide proficient bilinguals, who are already industry accredited (NAATI) at certified provisional interpreter level, with further linguistic, technical and professional … For more content click the Read More button below.The Graduate Diploma of Auslan-English Interpreting is a part time course studied over 2 years.

It is a pathway to the Master of Translating and Interpreting Studies.

It aims to provide proficient bilinguals, who are already industry accredited (NAATI) at certified provisional interpreter level, with further linguistic, technical and professional skills to work as professional level interpreters, as well as an academic grounding in translation and interpreting theory and research skills.

Classes are conducted in a purpose-built computer laboratory designed to enhance student learning in a bi-modal language setting (visual and spoken language pair).Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply integrated knowledge of established theories in interpreting preparation and practice.
2. Demonstrate core technical skills such as analytic listening, memorisation and decalage, applied to different modes of interpreting - consecutive and simultaneous.
3. Convey messages between auslan and english accurately and clearly in both language directions.
4. Integrate interpersonal and communication management skills across dialogic, monologic, and professional interpreting settings.
5. Demonstrate critical analysis, problem-solving, self/peer review, and creative thinking in the development of target interpreting and translation texts.
6. Conduct advanced language and contextual research in creating specialized (sight and video-based) translation texts.
7. Draw on specialist knowledge and demonstrate professional conduct in a variety of socio-linguistic contexts.
8. Apply knowledge and skills creatively and ethically, with a high level of personal autonomy and professional accountability.
9. Reflect on, and constantly refine, interpreting skills across assignment stages - preparation, in-situ and post-assignment.
10. Communicate theoretical and technical concepts relevant to interpreting practice for the benefit of peers, clients, and the general public.

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